Project Manager

Role Overview

This position involves leading projects that create a meaningful impact on the local community. The Capital Delivery Team manages a wide-ranging portfolio involving community amenities, parks, sports and recreation facilities, building projects, water services, and both horizontal and vertical infrastructure, alongside strategic capital investments.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing projects, overseeing consultants and contractors, ensuring scope, timelines, and budgets are maintained, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and managing projects from inception through to successful completion.

Initially, the role will focus on supporting the Museum Programme and delivering projects related to community facilities and sport and recreation. Project assignments may evolve according to changing organizational priorities.

Application Requirements

• A succinct career summary
• Two detailed project summaries (1-2 pages each) of projects personally managed
• Samples of personal work output where feasible and non-confidential
• Relevant educational qualifications, registrations, and certifications

Applicants are required to upload all supporting materials in the 'Additional Documents' section.

Selection Process

• Review of submitted evidence packages
• Invitation to an informal video discussion with the team
• Attendance at an in-person mutual-fit session with the Capital Delivery Team for preferred candidates

Desired Attributes

The ideal applicant will demonstrate sound judgment, strong ownership, high integrity, teamwork skills, and consistent success in delivering capital projects.

Additional Information

This role is based onsite in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Applications close on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at 9:59 p.m.